FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cheltenham Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Cheltenham Small Business Loans
Cheltenham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Cheltenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Cheltenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.